Millions Protest War, Trump, and Immigration Enforcement at 'No Kings' Rallies Across US and Europe

Bruce Springsteen leads massive demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies in Minnesota and beyond.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:50am

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Crowds of people protested Saturday (March 28) against the war in Iran and US President Donald Trump's actions, in 'No Kings' rallies across the US and in Europe. Thousands gathered at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul, where the event's headliner was Bruce Springsteen, who performed a song in tribute to those killed by federal agents and in support of the protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Rallies were held in all 50 states and over 3,100 events were registered, with organizers estimating over 9 million participants nationwide. Demonstrations were also planned in more than a dozen other countries, from Europe to Latin America to Australia.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies represent a growing grassroots movement against the Trump administration's policies, particularly on immigration and foreign intervention. The large turnout and nationwide scope of the protests signal widespread public discontent with the current political climate and a desire for change.

The details

Thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Minnesota Capitol lawn and surrounding streets in St. Paul, some holding upside down US flags as a sign of distress. Before performing his song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' Springsteen lamented the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by federal agents, and praised the protesters for standing up to US Customs and Immigration Enforcement. Rallies were held across the country, from New York City to a small town in eastern Idaho, with organizers estimating over 9 million participants nationwide. Demonstrations were also planned in more than a dozen other countries, including Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

  • The 'No Kings' rallies took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Organizers said the first two rounds of 'No Kings' rallies drew more than 5 million people in June and 7 million in October 2025.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A renowned musician who performed at the Minnesota rally and wrote a song in tribute to those killed by federal agents and in support of the protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.

Renee Good

An individual who was fatally shot by federal agents, sparking outrage and protests.

Alex Pretti

An individual who was fatally shot by federal agents, sparking outrage and protests.

Ezra Levin

A co-executive director of Indivisible, a group spearheading the 'No Kings' events.

Abigail Jackson

A White House spokesperson who characterized the 'No Kings' rallies as the product of 'leftist funding networks' with little real public support.

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What they’re saying

“Your strength and your commitment told us that this was still America, and this reactionary nightmare, and these invasions of American cities, will not stand.”

— Bruce Springsteen, Musician

“What we provide is mockery to the king. It's about taking authoritarianism and making fun of it, which they hate.”

— Bill Jarcho, Protester

“They want us to be afraid that there's nothing we can do to stop them. But you know what? They are wrong — dead wrong.”

— Donna Lieberman, Executive Director, New York Civil Liberties Union

What’s next

Organizers said they plan to continue the 'No Kings' rallies in the coming months, with the goal of sustaining the momentum and pressure on the Trump administration.

The takeaway

The massive turnout and nationwide scope of the 'No Kings' rallies demonstrate the deep public opposition to the Trump administration's policies, particularly on immigration and foreign intervention. The protests have the potential to galvanize a broader movement for political and social change.